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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.31, 2,967.58 and 1,622.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.31, 2,967.58 and 1,622.81 is: 2,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.31 : 2,967.58 = 1,622.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.31/2,967.58 = 1,622.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.31x = 2,967.58 × 1,622.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.31x = 4,815,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,818.50/1,987.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.28

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